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Commentaries by Franz Jessen

Franz Jessen

Former EU Ambassador to the Philippines and Vietnam; EU Deputy Head (Beijing); Economist and Diplomat in EU-Asia Relations

Franz Jessen is a Danish economist and diplomat with deep expertise in EU-Asia relations. He served as EU Ambassador to the Philippines and Vietnam and held senior roles in Beijing and Brussels. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from Virginia Tech and an M.A. in Social Sciences from Odense University.
  • Jul 29, 2026

    Changing demographics relating to the economy have raised righteous concerns in stories about China, Japan, even the United States. Europe hasn’t come under the same scrutiny, but a closer look reveals adjacent hurdles coming in the next decade. Europe seems unprepared for these changes and remains focused on restoring its former global standing rather than adapting to a new reality in which other powers continue to pull ahead.

  • Dec 19, 2025

    The Trump administration’s 2025 National Security Strategy reframes the U.S.-Europe relationship from a partnership based on law and institutions into one judged through identity, heritage, and demographic loyalty. This “Trump Corollary” marks a decisive break from the post-1949 transatlantic order and deepens the risk of a lasting rift between Europe and the United States.

  • Jun 05, 2025

    By drawing a parallel between U.S. interest in Greenland and its stance on Taiwan, China has mounted a carefully calibrated rhetorical response that highlights perceived inconsistencies in American positions on sovereignty, positions itself as a defender of international norms, and gently tests the cohesion of Western alliances.

  • Jan 10, 2025

    Greenland is synonymous with the far reaches of the Northern Atlantic, out of the way of major global events, but now with an ever growing demand for energy and Donald Trumps’ bold overtures, could the remote island become a hotbed of competing global interests?

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